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Here’s the complete list of all the vulnerabilities addressed with the Patch Tuesday August 2024 updates
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Published onAugust 14, 2024
published onAugust 14, 2024
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Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday for August 2024 addressed 90 vulnerabilities, including six zero-day exploits. Fortunately, the six actively exploited vulnerabilities were neutralized just in time.
Among the patched vulnerabilities, a mix of elevation of privilege, remote code execution, and information disclosure issues were addressed. The elevation of privilege flaws is particularly sneaky, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access and control over a system, escalating from a mere visitor to having the same rights as the house owner. Remote code execution vulnerabilities, on the other hand, are like allowing someone to remotely control your computer, turning it into a puppet to perform malicious activities.
One of the zero-days,CVE-2024-38178, involved the Microsoft Edge browser in Internet Explorer Mode, a setting that brings users back to the days of Internet Explorer for compatibility reasons. This flaw could let attackers run malicious code on a victim’s computer just by visiting a compromised website.
Another critical issue,CVE-2024-38213, allowed malware to bypass Windows’ Mark of the Web security feature. This feature is like the digital equivalent of a “Beware of Dog” sign, warning users about the potential danger of files downloaded from the internet. Bypassing this could trick users into thinking a malicious file is safe, leading to trouble.
The updates didn’t stop at just fixing vulnerabilities. Microsoft also addressed issues in various products, including Office, .NET, Visual Studio, and Azure. It’s like conducting a full-scale operation to ensure every nook and cranny of your digital home is safe and secure.
Below is the complete list of all the vulnerabilities addressed with the Patch Tuesday, August 2024 pack:
All of these fixes were released with the latest Patch Tuesday pack of August 2024, which was released for the different versions of Windows. For instance,Windows 11 24H2 got the KB5041571 patch;Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 got the KB5041585 patch; andWindows 10 got the KB5041580 patch.
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Claudiu Andone
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
